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26 March 2026

Council responds to Mount Vernon Cancer Centre consultation

The Leader of Luton Council, Councillor Hazel Simmons, and Councillor Richard Underwood, Chair of the Scrutiny Health and Social Care Review Group, have sent the council’s response to the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre consultation. Proposals include moving the centre to a new facility next to Watford General Hospital and adding a radiotherapy unit at either Luton and Dunstable University Hospital or the Lister Hospital in Stevenage.

24 March 2026

Start using food waste caddies ahead of new collections in Luton

Residents in Luton are being encouraged to start using their food waste caddies ahead of weekly collections beginning next week (Tuesday 31 March).

25 March 2026

Luton Council reports progress in reducing rough sleeping and homelessness

Luton Council is making strong progress in tackling homelessness, with record levels of prevention and major reductions in temporary accommodation and rough sleeping.

13 December 2024

Nominations open for Luton Apprenticeship Awards 2025

Luton Council is calling on local businesses from all sectors and training providers to put forward nominations for an award ceremony which will be held for the first time early next year.

12 December 2024

Three Luton food businesses fined for hygiene offences

Three Luton food businesses have been prosecuted by the council for poor hygiene standards, including pest infestations within the premises. All three businesses were closed immediately using hygiene emergency prohibition powers.

10 December 2024

Credit where Credit’s Due - Talk to your friends and family about unclaimed Pension Credits

People aged over 65 in Luton are urged to check their eligibility and apply to the DWP for Pension Credit before 21 December, so they can get the Winter Fuel allowance before the deadline.

6 December 2024

Christmas at Hat Gardens event moved to Luton Point shopping centre due to Storm Darragh weather forecast

Organisers of the planned “Christmas at Hat Gardens” event, scheduled to take place this Saturday, 7 December, have taken steps to ensure expected wet and windy weather will not dampen the Christmas spirit in Luton this weekend.

5 December 2024

Seizure of illegal cigarettes and medicines from Luton store

Following an investigation by Luton Trading Standards, a Luton business has been prosecuted for selling non-duty paid cigarettes and prescription medicines.

28 November 2024

28/11/2024 - Free family snow globe experience comes to Luton Town Centre

A festive giant snow globe is coming to Luton town centre next week, brought to you by Luton Council in partnership with Luton BID and made possible by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

26 November 2024

Luton Council calls for more Shared Lives Carers to take on this flexible and rewarding role

The Shared Lives scheme is looking for ordinary members of the public to do the extraordinary and share their lives with a vulnerable adult.

26 November 2024

Response to Vauxhall factory closure

A statement from Cllr Hazel Simmons MBE, Leader of Luton Council.

“The news that Vauxhall plans to close its van making factory in Luton is a devastating blow for our town.

“First and foremost, our thoughts are with the employees and their families who have received this deeply distressing news.

“The impact of this proposal on our town should not be underestimated, with a potential loss of 1,200 jobs at the plant and a further 2,500 from the wider supply chain, and an estimated blow to the local economy of £310m.

25 November 2024

Luton Council and partners mark White Ribbon Day and the start of 16 Days of Action in a bid to end gender-based violence against women and girls

Luton Council has been White Ribbon accredited, and over the next three years the council is partnering with the White Ribbon UK charity demonstrating our commitment to preventing violence against women and girls and to help promote equality.

22 November 2024

Consultation launched on transport plan for Luton

From this week people across Luton are being invited to have their say on future plans for transport in the town.